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N240 GRN

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,158 mi
Last recorded122,158 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN240 GRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 122,158 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 122,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 121,113 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 120,862 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 112,868 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 106,564 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 100,480 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 94,430 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 94,430 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 86,146 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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N240 GRN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 112,535 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N240 GRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N240 GRN registered?

N240 GRN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 1995.

Is N240 GRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N240 GRN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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